Frontiers in Surgery
Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 1988
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Aims & Scope
Frontiers in Surgery is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous research on all aspects of surgical science and practice. We aim to provide a platform for the dissemination of novel findings, innovative techniques, and clinical advancements that can improve patient outcomes and advance the field of surgery. The journal covers a broad range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, and surgical oncology. We welcome original research articles, review articles, case reports, clinical trials, and surgical technique papers. Our mission is to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among surgeons, researchers, and clinicians worldwide, contributing to the continuous improvement of surgical care.
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Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Surgery
Is Frontiers in Surgery a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Surgery: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Surgery?
Frontiers in Surgery is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.30.
Is Frontiers in Surgery indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Frontiers in Surgery is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Surgery?
Frontiers in Surgery is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous research on all aspects of surgical science and practice. We aim to provide a platform for the dissemination of novel findings, innovative techniques, and clinical advancements that can improve patient outcomes and advance the field of surgery. The journal covers a broad range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, and surgical oncology. We welcome original research articles, revi
How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Surgery?
Frontiers in Surgery charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 3,150 for open-access publication.
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